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December 30

The Latest: All riders rescued at California amusement park
Vermont utility finds malware code attributed to Russians
Honda recalling nearly 53,000 minivans in Canada, parts not available until spring
2013 Honda Odyssey Touring Elite
Sloboda, Roman score goal, assist each as Slovakia beats Latvia at world juniors
Team Slovakia's Milos Roman celebrates scoring his team's second goal on Team Latvia's goaltender Mareks Mitens during second period IIHF World Junior Championship action in Toronto, on Friday, December 30, 2016.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
Vancouver hotel manager guided newcomers into Canadian life
The families endured a frustrating period waiting to start their lives in a new land, but Mr. Ali and his staff tried their best to make the hotel feel like a home.
OHL Roundup: Petes down Frontenacs 4-3 in OT for 10th straight win
Saskatchewan man seriously injured in assault in Alberta; charges laid
Remaining victim of Texas Army helicopter crash recovered
On Cheque Day, a toxic mix of money and drugs in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside
Memorial erected at scene of Saskatchewan hockey crash 30 years ago
Entangled deer gets helping hand from B.C. Mountie
A large deer is seen entangled in netting in a yard in Colwood, B.C. on December 28, 2016 in this undated handout photo. A British Columbia Mountie who usually handles dogs, found himself wrangling a deer this week.RCMP in the West Shore detachment on southern Vancouver Island received a call from a Colwood resident on Wednesday saying a buck had been trapped in some netting around a shrub. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO, RCMP *MANDATORY CREDIT*
California governor's 'first dog' Sutter has died
FILE - In this Feb. 15, 2011 file photo, Sutter the dog walks around the east steps of the Capitol as California first lady Anne Gust Brown, background, officially announces that he would remain as the First Family dog while talking with reporters, in Sacramento, Calif. Sutter Brown, the Pembroke Welsh corgi christened California's first dog by his owner Gov. Jerry Brown, has died at age 13. Sutter passed away Friday afternoon, Dec. 30, 2016, at the family ranch in Colusa County, where he was laid to rest. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)
Man with ties to Canadian bank serves tiny taste of life among China's nouveau riche
Buildings are seen at the Yujiapu financial centre, in Tianjin, China February 22, 2016.
Nineteen-year-old charged after dog killed during break-in at Saskatchewan home
Newfoundland town hit by hurricane force winds that destroy house, damage others
How the truffle trade is thriving in B.C.
Brooke Fochuck , a Vancouver-based truffle hunter, and her dog forage for truffles near Vancouver on Feb. 10.
Food takes a back seat to beer at Edmonton’s Malt and Mortar
Manager Rob Ferguson at Malt and Mortar in Edmonton, Alberta on Wednesday, December 28, 2016.
Striker Masato Kudo and Whitecaps mutually agree to terminate contract
S. Koreans demand president's removal on New Year's Eve
Swiss edge Denmark in SO to force Finland into relegation round at world juniors
Switzerland beats Denmark 5-4 in shootout in world juniors
Researchers search for answers on long-term concussion risks
Dr. Lili-Naz Hazrati, a researcher for the Canadian Concussion Centre, displays a crosssection of a preserved human brain in her Toronto lab.
If you can’t fake it, why make it? Vancouver eateries try their hand at vegan junk food
Superfunghi pizza is served with, among other things, truffle almond ricotta, at Virtuous Pie
Sports victory droughts that were finally conquered in 2016
In this Nov. 4, 2016, file photo, a bus carrying Chicago Cubs players, family and friends passes Wrigley Field during a parade honoring the World Series champion baseball team in Chicago. The Cubs’ first World Series title since 1908 is the runaway winner for top sports story of 2016.
Steph Curry sneakers raise $45,201 for Oakland fire victims
Five questions with Aurora Cannabis vice-president Cam Battley
Aurora Cannabis vice-president Cam Battley, right, observes in the ‘mother room’ of the company's current Mountain View County production facility.
All-gender washroom a big sign of inclusion in these Canadian schools
“It's now not uncommon to be working to support transgender youth as young as six or seven,” said Dr. Kristopher Wells of the University of Alberta.
Police in Manitoba issue warrant, search for convicted sex offender
With brutal election looming, Germany's Merkel faces year of reckoning
China says it will shut down ivory trade by end of 2017
In this file photo taken Friday, Sept. 30, 2016, an elephant walks through the bush at the Southern African Wildlife College on the edge of Kruger National Park in South Africa.
Auston Matthews’ strong rookie season no surprise to past teammates
Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) fires the puck past Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (77), of Sweden, and goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy, of Russia, not seen, for a goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Dec. 29, 2016, in Tampa, Fla.
Jan. 1, 1969: When FLQ bombs rang in the new year for Montrealers
Montreal Mayor Jean Drapeau inspects damage to his home with Montreal Police bomb expert Robert Cote, Sept. 29, 1969.
How to get Alberta’s oil and gas workers back on the job in 2017
Workers are more than their last job description, and oil and gas workers have a diverse sets of skills – from those who worked on the rigs, all the way to the top floors of Calgary and Edmonton office towers. But most workers are not aware just how competent they are, and this limits the range of jobs they believe they are suitable for.
The Latest: Obama family attends luau at friend's home
Halifax police raid marijuana dispensary: Global
Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher to be buried together
Mementoes left by fans are displayed before a wreath is placed on the Hollywood Walk of Fame star of actress and singer Debbie Reynolds in Los Angeles Thursday, Dec. 29, 2016. Reynolds died Wednesday, Dec. 28, one day after the death of her daughter, actress and author Carrie Fisher. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)
Barkley equalizer gives Everton 2-2 draw at Hull in EPL
Governor: Brinks heist getaway driver eligible for parole
FILE - In this Oct. 21, 1981 file photo, Judith Clark is taken into police custody in Nanuet, N.Y. Clark, a former radical who drove a getaway car during the 1981 Brinks armored car robbery will be eligible for parole in 2017 following a commutation from New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Friday, Dec. 30, 2016. (AP Photo/David Handschuh, File)
Swedish hockey player Rasmus Dahlin impresses at world juniors
Sweden's Rasmus Dahlin, left, is checked into the bench by Switzerland's Jerome Portmann (8) during first period IIHF World Junior Championship hockey action, in Montreal on Wednesday, December 28, 2016.
Business Highlights
How PEI’s oyster farmers reap cold, hard cash​ in an icy season
Jason Boyles secures 1,000 pounds of oysters to a flatbed in PEI’s Salutation Cove on Dec. 23, 2016, before transporting the tray by tractor to a processing plant.
Cabela's and Opko Health skid; Iconix and Mylan rise
Tim Pitsiulak created a fresh vision of contemporary Inuit art
An intrepid artist, hunter and community leader, Tim Pitsiulak travelled from north to south and back again, transporting the skills and traditions of the past, embracing the technology and tools of the contemporary art world and creating a fresh vision for collectors and artists.
Vancouver libraries aim to connect authors and aspirants
Author Sam Wiebe is pictured in the Vancouver Public Library in downtown Vancouver in December.
Polish plane makes emergency landing in Prague over threat
The Latest: Utilities crews make progress after Maine storm
The Latest: Volcano in Alaska Aleutian islands settling down
Merkel tells Germans their country is stronger than terror
German Chancellor Angela Merkel poses for photographs after the television recording of her annual New Year's speech at the chancellery in Berlin, Friday, Dec. 30, 2016, (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber, Pool)
A list of the newest recipients of the Order of Canada, announced Friday
Puerto Rico governor under fire for pardoning politicians
Federal regulators weigh in on proposed natural gas pipeline
NHL still searching for reason to play at 2018 Winter Games
Dallas Stars left wing Jamie Benn, left, congratulates teammate center Devin Shore (17) after Shore scored a goal against the Colorado Avalanche during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Dallas, Thursday, Dec. 29, 2016. The Stars won 4-2. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Canada’s world junior hockey coach mum on goalie decision
Canada's Head Coach Dominique Ducharme takes part in a practice session ahead of the IIHF World Junior Championship in Toronto on December 24, 2016.
The Friday news briefing: An at-a-glance survey of some top stories
Drug thought to be fentanyl was more deadly carfentanil: Hamilton police
Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows
Markets are overshooting reality. It's time to get defensive
Larry Berman
Kadeisha Buchanan and Ashley Lawrence set to decide club soccer futures
Kadeisha Buchanan (pictured) and Ashley Lawrence have offers from Europe, while keeping a door open to North America via the Jan. 12 NWSL draft.
Mark Rylance, Victoria Beckham on Queen's list for honours
Former Catholic teacher sues over alleged sexual assaults by priest
Inspired graduate gives gift of music to at-risk youth in Toronto
Axis Music has 18 students, ranging from six to 18 years old, and a long waiting list.
Mississauga, Ont., home explosion was a double suicide, investigators say
A fire fighter sprays water on debris after a house explosion in Mississauga, Ont., Tuesday, June 28, 2016. Police and fire officials are expected to provide an update Friday on a deadly house explosion in Mississauga, Ont., that took place this summer.
Man charged with wife's death in Tonga wants his cash back
In this Oct. 4, 2016, file photo provided by the Samoa News, Dean Jay Fletcher, left, is escorted by a police officer after his initial appearance in the District Court of American Samoa in Pago Pago, American Samoa. U.S. citizen Fletcher, detained in Honolulu and facing extradition to Tonga where he's accused of beating his wife to death, has asked the U.S. government to return cash he had amassed from other countries including Canada and New Zealand. A public defender for Dean Jay Fletcher filed a motion Thursday, Dec. 29, saying the government is illegally keeping the currency. (Ausage Fausia/SamoaNews via AP, File)
Sergio Aguero set for timely Man City return against Liverpool
Sergio Aguero is scheduled to return to action on upcoming Saturday Dec. 31, 2016, after sitting out seven of City's English Premier League games this season through two separate suspensions.
NHL working on schedule to accommodate Olympics; Daly says no progress yet
How 149 world currencies fared against the loonie in 2016
The Canadian dollar has weakened nearly 5 per cent since May 3 when it reached a 10-month high of $1.2461 against its U.S. counterpart.
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How major US stock market indexes fared on Friday
Drug thought to be fentanyl was more deadly carfentanil, Hamilton police say
Tales from the Tour: 2016's overlooked golf stories
Dustin Johnson is greeted by playing partner Wayne Gretzky after making an eagle chip during the second round of the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am golf tournament, in Pebble Beach, Calif.
Small plane crashes in Guatemala, injuring pilot, 2 tourists
Firefighters and rescue workers surround the wreckage of a small plane that landed on an empty car in a bus parking lot near the Guatemala City airport, Friday, Dec. 30, 2016. Fire department spokesman Mynor Ruano said the plane originated in Houston and had made a stop in the Guatemalan capital before taking off again. The pilot and two tourists on board were injured. (AP Photo/Moises Castillo)
Donations for 3 starved children pour into welfare agency
Sia files to divorce filmmaker husband after 2-year marriage
FILE - In this Aug. 7, 2014 file photo, filmmaker Erik Anders Lang, left, and singer Sia attend a party after the premiere of "The One I Love," in Los Angeles. Court records in Los Angeles show Sia filed for divorce from her husband of two years, Lang, on Dec. 20, 2016, citing irreconcilable differences. (Photo by Todd Williamson/Invision/AP, File)
NFL owners’ patience rewarded with potential playoff berths
In this Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016 file photo, Oakland Raiders owner Mark Davis, left, talks with general manager Reggie McKenzie before an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Oakland, Calif.
Glencore back in the good books of Wall Street
Shocked by the share price collapse, Glencore CEO Ivan Glasenberg launched a strategy to transform the company.
Gold's outlook in 2017 isn't nearly as shiny as other metals
The hallmark details on one kilogram silver bars are seen at London bullion dealers Gold Investments Ltd. in this arranged photograph in London, U.K., on Thursday, April 4, 2013.
Why oil may only see modest price gains in 2017
A pumpjack operates at an oil well in Williston, North Dakota, U.S., on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2015.
What fixed income investors should do in 2017 as bond outlook turns ugly
After reaping big returns from stocks and bonds for years, investors need to prepare for weaker gains in 2017 and future years, strategists say.
Lawyers quarrel over sealed documents in lane-closing case
Man arrested after Edmonton bank machine stolen with front-end loader
The end of an era: Toronto bids farewell to iconic Honest Ed’s store
Entrepeneur Ed Mirvish throws his arms wide on Dec. 5, 1983 as hundreds of customers line up at his discount store on Bloor Street West for watches at five cents each.
The Latest: Murder victim's brother shocked by Skakel ruling
Better education is the answer to Trump’s misguided retro road trip
The key to helping people left behind by wrenching economic upheaval is to help them adapt, and change. Ensuring that the next generation is not lost will require a massive re-commitment to education and training, at all levels.
Most actively traded companies on the TSX
SNC-Lavalin exits regional airport business, sells off French operations
Following the sale, SNC-Lavalin intends to focus on its four core business sectors: oil and gas, mining and metallurgy, infrastructure and power.
Man charged with false unemployment claims in 3 states
Ex-head of Jared Fogle's charity seeks sentence review
Forecast: The collapse of the euro zone is drawing near
An EU and a Greek flag wave above the ancient temple of Parthenon atop the Acropolis hill in Athens on July 7, 2015. The biggest strain on the euro zone in 2017 will be, as always, Greece’s debt.
Delivery drivers vote to strike Minnesota auto parts company
Court upholds judge's order blocking Ohio execution details
MasterCard Foundation uses holdings to create hope, possibilities
Reeta Roy quietly leads Canada’s largest private foundation, which will soon increase its focus on creating opportunities in this country’s indigenous communities.
TransCanada shifts focus closer to home as future of Keystone uncertain under Trump
Pipes sit stacked at the TransCanada Corp. Houston Lateral Project pipe yard in Mont Belvieu, Texas, U.S., on Wednesday, March 5, 2014. Russ Girling, TransCanada Corp. president and chief executive officer, said he remains "optimistic" that market forces will see that the embattled Keystone XL oil sands pipeline is built, but the real question is when.
Museum on African-American run TV station to open in Detroit
Trump meets with candidates for agriculture secretary
Throat singer, children's storyteller, among new Order of Canada recipients
Nunavut artist Tanya Tagaq Gillis is shown in this undated handout image. Gov. Gen. David Johnston announced 100 new appointments to the Order Friday, including 75 members, 22 officers and three companions - the highest elevation of the title. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO
Trump stance on trade to keep loonie under pressure
Canadian dollar coins, or loonies, are displayed on a map of North America Thursday, January 9, 2014 in Montreal.
Short-sighted city planning continues to cost Toronto
Marcus Gee
4 killed in small plane crash in Washington state
Why TSX investors will have less to celebrate in 2017
Donald Trump speaks during a rally in New York, Nov. 9, 2016.
Ondaatje, Kaspi, Ignatieff among 100 Order of Canada honorees
McGill University astrophysicist Victoria Kaspi, who has gained world renown for shedding light on neutron stars, was one of three Canadians named Companions, the highest level with the Order of Canada.
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